The Simply Classic Car Show is now in its second year and is set to take place in the grounds of the famous Beaulieu National Motor Museum in the village of Beaulieu in Hampshire over the forthcoming August Bank Holiday. Set in the beautiful New Forest it is the most delightful of locations being extremely close to the sea and … Continue reading
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Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost Coming Up For Auction
It doesn’t happen very often so, when it does, it is certain to create a lot of interest. Indeed, many classic car enthusiasts from all over the world would love to own a Rolls Royce Silver Ghost so bids are expected to be intense at the auction on 1 September that takes place at Historics at Brooklands. The Rolls Royce … Continue reading
Tatton Park To Show Classic VW’s
All you VW classic car and VW camper van lovers should get them on the road this coming Sunday and drive to Tatton Park that is only a few miles from Manchester Airport. The majestic stately home is set in beautiful Cheshire countryside and will provide the most wonderful backdrop for, what will no doubt be, a fantastic classic car … Continue reading
The Armoured Car Of Al Capone Is On The Market
There cannot be many people who have an interest in classic cars who have not heard of the in – famous American gangster by the name of Al Capone. Well, his Cadillac that was bullet proof is up for sale. This 1928 Cadillac V-8 Town Sedan had added to it bullet proof glass, steel armour weighing 300lbs, holes for machine … Continue reading
Ford’s More Recent Classic Cars
Most family homes have had some make of Ford parked on the drive from the 1970’s to the early part of the new millennium. Below are just some of those vehicles that can now claim to be classic cars. 1974 Escort Mexico Did you realise that the Ford Mexico is a very sought after classic car fetching about £20,000 for … Continue reading
World’s most expensive car accident involves Classic Ferrari
Christopher Cox, a US businessman was driving his £20 million classic Ferrari 250 GTO with his wife in central France when the car was in a collision with another vehicle. This is believed to be the most expensive car crash in the world-not something Mr Cox would like to be known for in the Guinness Book of Records. His wife … Continue reading
Classic Car Prices Smashed At Goodwood
At the recent classic car auction at the Goodwood Festival of Speed record sale prices were achieved for a Rolls Royce and Bentley. £4.71m was paid for the Corgi Silver Ghost Double Pullman Limo that became the top selling Rolls Royce ever to be sold at auction. £5.04m was paid for the Birkin Brooklands Supercharged 4.0-Litre Single-Seater that was the … Continue reading
Classic Ford Car Stars In Hollywood Movie
When Alan Davis, who is a classic car enthusiast, decided to advertise one of his favourite cars for sale there was absolutely no way he thought it could star in a Hollywood movie. Mr Davis has been an enthusiast of Ford Escorts for many years. However, he needed to create more space on his drive so decided to sell a … Continue reading
1960 Mini Coming Under The Hammer
Do you remember the 1959 Mini that was found under a barn and recently sold at auction for a record £40,000? Well, if you missed the opportunity then to buy it do not despair as there is another fine example coming up for sale at the next Silverstone auction. It is a 1960 Austin Se7en and has a staggeringly low … Continue reading
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Brands Hatch Mini Festival
This coming weekend, 16 to 17 June the inaugural Mini festival takes place at the famous Brands Hatch racetrack. James Martin, famous TV chef and “Strictly Come Dancing” participant who made it to the semi-finals will be their driving a vintage Mini in two of the twelve races dedicated to Minis. James owns two Mini John Cooper original 1960s works … Continue reading
